NDTV·3 min read·medium
E20 Fuel Can't Be Cheaper Than Pure Petrol. Centre Explains Why
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The Indian government has clarified why E20 fuel, which contains 20% ethanol, cannot be priced lower than pure petrol. The explanation centers on the historical reliance on seasonal sugarcane crops and the slow growth of blending policies.
The country's ethanol march began with a pilot project in 2001 and a formal policy in 2013. However, blending hovered at a mere 1.5 per cent before 2014 as production relied solely on seasonal sugarcane crops
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